Birtie Lois SIRES Obituary (2024)

On October 17, 2024, at 2:24 p.m., Birtie Loise Sires of Yakima, Washington was ushered into glory by the sound of her family worshipping God around her bedside. Birtie was born in Wagoner, Oklahoma to Rasho and Rozella Roberts. After graduating from A. C. Davis High School, Birtie married Steven Jeffrey Sires on November 6, 1964, in Wapato, Washington. Birtie and Steve were blessed with three children, whom she raised alone in a godly home after Steve's untimely death. She was dedicated to and fiercely protective of her children and their families. As her family grew and spread across the country, she loved to travel for visits. Birtie's favorite activities included spending time with family, attending church, singing, fishing, watching baseball, and playing card and dice games. She loved to go shopping and frequent her favorite restaurants, or restaurant. All who knew her well knew that her favorite restaurant, El Porton, will miss her visits. She is preceded in death by her husband, Steven J Sires, her parents, five siblings, and her daughter-in-law, Rebekah Sires. She is survived by her children, R. DeAnne (David) Munson, LeAnne (Ken) Miller, Steve (Renee) Sires, fourteen grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren, her sister, Juanita (Lewie) Graham, and numerous nieces and nephews, all of whom she dearly loved. Her memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Christian Life Center, 716 North 40th Avenue, Yakima, Washington.